ZAANDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - Ahold Delhaize announces the nomination of Edmond Mesrobian for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board will propose his appointment to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Shareholders to be held on a date soon to be announced.

Edmond is an American national and an experienced technology and digital leader who has held senior executive roles in global retail and technology-driven companies. He most recently served as Chief Technology and Information Officer at Nordstrom and previously as Chief Technology Officer at Tesco and Expedia Group, where he was responsible for enterprise technology, digital platforms, and innovation.

Earlier in his career, Edmond held leadership roles at companies including The Walt Disney Company. He began his career in engineering and product development and brings deep expertise in digital transformation, data, and platform-driven business models.

Edmond currently serves as a non-executive director at Entain and Criteo. He has previously served on boards, including that of Apigee.

Upon this announcement, Wiebe Draijer, Chair of the Ahold Delhaize Supervisory Board, commented: “We are pleased to propose Edmond for appointment to the Supervisory Board. Edmond brings extensive experience in technology and digital transformation, particularly in U.S. retail environments. His expertise will be a valuable addition to the Supervisory Board as we continue to strengthen our omnichannel capabilities and support the company’s Growing Together strategy.”

More information will follow in the agenda and explanatory notes of the EGM.